Did President Trump incorrectly identify Ferdinand Marcos as the current president of the Philippines in a July 22, 2025, Truth Social post? No, that's not true: Ferdinand Marcos Jr., better known as Bongbong,

Like most foreign leaders coming to visit President Donald Trump, the Philippines’ Ferdinand Marcos Jr. will look to make a personal connection with his American counterpart on Tuesday as he seeks a new trade deal.

Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth held an honor cordon for President of the Philippines Ferdinand Marcos Jr. during his visit on Monday.

Ferdinand “BongBong” Marcos Jr. waves during the swearing-in ceremony at the Old Legislative Building in Manila, the Philippines, on June 30, 2022.

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Friday officially launched the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation’s (PhilHealth) Yaman ng Kalusugan Program (YAKAP) Para Malayo sa Sakit, an expanded benefit package that provides Filipinos with access to essential primary healthcare services.

President Ferdinand Marcos secures a one-percent US tariff cut and defence pledges from US President Donald Trump, but analysts say the deal highlights Manila’s limited leverage and need to diversify.